Ürümqi to Shache (URC–QSZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ürümqi to Shache
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 669 mi 2h 5m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

URC–QSZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop URC–QSZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U 7 738 2h05 – SkyTeam 3U
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 3U
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, URC to QSZ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to QSZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
168
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Shache from Ürümqi

Nearby airports with service to Shache Airport.
Metric URC→QSZ TLQ→QSZ KRL→QSZ
Distance from URC – 102 mi 173 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 14 11 7
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 20m 1h 50m
Turpan (TLQ) to Shache flights · Korla (KRL) to Shache flights
Airports within 200 miles of URC with service to Shache Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Shache is 0 hours the same as Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · QSZ: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Shache.
Distance & Flight Time
669 mi / 1,076 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
Getting to URC

Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.

Facts

URC–QSZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Shache route.
Route details
Distance669 mi / 1,076 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: URC
Full nameÜrümqi Tianshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: QSZ
Full nameShache Airport
IATA / ICAOQSZ / ZWSC
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
Elevation4,232 ft / 1,290 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to QSZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Shache Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 669 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from URC to QSZ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TWC, BPL, KRY, AAT, AKU, KCA, HTN, YIN, KRL and KHG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from QSZ to URC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TLQ and KRL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from URC to QSZ

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Shache Airport (QSZ) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

URC to QSZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to QSZ ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,076 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).